There weren’t a lot of classes that I liked during high school, but I did enjoy the history lessons. I hope you felt and still feel the same because you
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I love things that are quirky and out of the ordinary. They spice up “normal” life and make the world interesting. Of course, not all quirky things have a place
This is just a personal observation, but it seems that independent brands struggle to be different. What has become the norm is to add funky colors or textures to a
BY HARLAN CHAPMAN-GREEN Scratches on watches can be the bain of some watch fans’ existence. For me, scratches show that a watch has a history; it’s been places and done things
Spoiler alert, this is not an affordable watch. What this Greubel Forsey lacks in accessibility, it makes up for in pure theatrics and craft. Meet the all-new Architecture, a watch
Remember the introduction of BND Watches last year? The brand’s €396 dive watch had some impressive specifications and aesthetics. Not only that, but I’ve also found it to be truly
Historic Swiss watchmaker Titoni has been quietly making watches in its in-house facilities in Grenchen, Switzerland since 1919. You read that right — for over a century. With a focus
The year is 1998, and Italian music group Eiffel 65 has unleashed its bizarre yet catchy “I’m Blue” onto the masses. The cult-like song tells the story of a strange
I love me a good rectangular watch. So, when the all-new and limited NOMOS Glashütte Tetra Neomatik arrived, I immediately asked if I could wear it for a few days.
In the 90s there was a design phenomenon called “blobism.” The name gives you a pretty good description of what defined the aesthetic. Smooth, rounded forms, somewhat organic in nature,
Oversized watches… Are they still a thing in 2022? Sometimes, that seems hard to believe. These days, a lot of brands are hitting many collectors’ sweet spot of around 40mm
Parmigiani Fleurier was one of the esteemed independent brands in Haute Horlogerie whose credentials preceded its name. Everyone in the industry knows it. Its imposing presence at SIHH was inescapable,
I have a thing for vintage watches. Most of you who read my articles know that. Time-only or complicated, it does not matter to me. But, if I had to
I have to admit, I have been a long-term admirer of Zenith. I have also been contemplating if there might still be integrated bracelet sports watches out there for me.
Never change a winning team, they say. Well, the folks at Yema don’t adhere to that rule. The Superman range is attractive and successful, but still, they went out and
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